New South Wales Consolidated Acts

REGISTERED CLUBS ACT 1976 - SECT 17AH

17AH Clubs allowed to amalgamate if situated in same area only

(1) 2 or more registered clubs may amalgamate only if the clubs to be amalgamated are situated in the same area.

(2) However, if in relation to a proposed amalgamation, the Authority is satisfied that the dissolved club:

(a) is not able to amalgamate with another club in the same area, the Authority may, subject to this Division, allow the dissolved club to amalgamate with another club that is not situated in the same area but which has similar objects and activities as the dissolved club, or

(b) is not able to amalgamate with another club in the same area, or with another club having similar objects and activities as the dissolved club, the Authority may, subject to this Division, allow the dissolved club to amalgamate with any other club.